Wallace was born in Guilford, Missouri. His better-known songs include "How the Time Flies" (1958), "Primrose Lane" (1959, written by Wayne Shanklin), "Shutters And Boards" (1963, written by Audie Murphy), "In The Misty Moonlight" (1964) and "Otoko no Sekai" ( "The World of the Man", English title: "The Lovers of the World" ?) (1970, his biggest selling single that was released in Japan only). His song "If You Leave Me Tonight I'll Cry" was featured in the 1972 Night Gallery episode "The Tune in Dan's Cafe," and the song subsequently became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart that August, spending two weeks at the top of the chart, crossing to #39 pop and #9 easy listening.
In 1972, he gained nomination for the Country Music Association Award as Male Vocalist of the Year, and his song "To Get To You" gained nomination for Single of the Year.
Wallace died on May 5, 2008 in Corona, California, after suffering congestive heart failure
How the Time Flies
Jerry Wallace Lyrics
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(Dickey-doo-oo-oo) (Locka-day-ay)
How the time flies
When I'm near you
When I'm near you
How the time flies
When I'm near you
When I'm near you
How the time flies
Wonder why when we're alone
The hours always pass so fast
A kiss or two, and then you're gone
Gee, the time just doesn't last
If the night would never pass
And the sun would never rise
Not one moment would we waste
But, darling, how the time - it flies
How the time flies
When I'm near you
When I'm near you
How the time flies
(Dickey-doo-oo-oo-oo) (Dickey-doo-oo-oo-oo)
(Dickey-doo-oo-oo) (Locka-day-ay)
How the time flies
When I'm near you
When I'm near you
How the time flies
(How the time flies)
The song "How the Time Flies" by Jerry Wallace is a nostalgic ode to the fleeting moments spent with a loved one. The opening refrain, "Dickey-doo-oo-oo-oo" and "Locka-day-ay" set a playful, lighthearted tone. The lyrics then express the feeling of time passing quickly when the singer is near his lover. The imagery is peaceful and almost dreamlike, as the singer finds himself in a state of bliss while with his partner.
The song then addresses the way time seems to move slowly when we are not near our loved ones. The singer wonders why this is, and muses that even a kiss can make time fly by. The sentiment is simple, and yet poignant in its depiction of a love that makes every moment meaningful. The singer reflects that if time could stand still with his lover, they would waste no moment, but the reality is that "how the time - it flies."
Overall, Jerry Wallace's "How the Time Flies" captures the bittersweet feeling of experiencing time passing too quickly in the presence of love. The upbeat melody and catchy refrain enhance the romantic essence of the song, as the singer celebrates the precious moments he shares with his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
How the time flies
Expressing amazement at how quickly time passes by
When I'm near you
When I am with you, it feels like time is moving very quickly
When I'm near you
Being close to you is a wonderful feeling
How the time flies
Reiterating how quickly time passes by when I am around you
Seems like heaven
Being close to you feels like being in paradise
When I'm near you
Again, expressing how much being near you means to me
Wonder why when we're alone
Asking why time moves so quickly when we are by ourselves
The hours always pass so fast
Time goes by very quickly when we are alone
A kiss or two, and then you're gone
Even a short time with you feels like it goes by too quickly
Gee, the time just doesn't last
Expressing disappointment that time seems to move so quickly
If the night would never pass
Hypothetically imagining a time when we would be together and time would never end
And the sun would never rise
In the same hypothetical scenario, time would stand still and we would never have to part ways
Not one moment would we waste
We would treasure every second together
But, darling, how the time - it flies
Still, even in this perfect scenario, time would still move too quickly
How the time flies
One last exclamation about how unexpectedly fast time passes by
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOMAS J. COE
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peter .farias
Jerry Wallace (December 15, 1928 – May 5, 2008) was an American country and pop singer. Between 1958 and 1964, Wallace charted nine hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including the No. 8 "Primrose Lane" that was later used as the theme song for the television series The Smith Family. He made his debut on the country music charts in 1965, entering it thirty-five times between then and 1980. In that timespan, Wallace charted within the country Top Ten four times. His only number one song was "If You Leave Me Tonight I'll Cry," a song which gained popularity after it was used in an episode of the 1970s TV series Night Gallery.Jerry Wallace’s long time Manager was Ron Blackwood Lyrics..1958….dickey-doo-oo-oo-oo) (dickey-doo-oo-oo-oo)
(dickey-doo-oo-oo) (locka-day-ay)
How the time flies
When I'm near you
When I'm near you
How the time flies
Seems like heaven
When I'm near you
When I'm near you
How the time flies
Wonder why when we're alone
The hours always pass so fast
A kiss or two and then you're gone
Gee, the time just doesn't last
If the night would never pass
And the sun would never rise
Not one moment would we waste
But, darling, how the time, it flies
How the time flies
When I'm near you
When I'm near you
How the ti-i-i-ime flies
(dickey-doo-oo-oo-oo) (dickey-doo-oo-oo-oo)
(dickey-doo-oo-oo) (locka-day-ay)
How the time flies
When I'm near you
When I'm near you
How the ti-i-i-ime flies
(How the ti-ime flies ….1958
peter .farias
Jerry Wallace (December 15, 1928 – May 5, 2008) was an American country and pop singer. Between 1958 and 1964 1958….. Lyics .,dickey-doo-oo-oo-oo) (dickey-doo-oo-oo-oo)
(dickey-doo-oo-oo) (locka-day-ay)
How the time flies
When I'm near you
When I'm near you
How the time flies
Seems like heaven
When I'm near you
When I'm near you
How the time flies
Wonder why when we're alone
The hours always pass so fast
A kiss or two and then you're gone
Gee, the time just doesn't last
If the night would never pass
And the sun would never rise
Not one moment would we waste
But, darling, how the time, it flies
How the time flies
When I'm near you
When I'm near you
How the ti-i-i-ime flies
(dickey-doo-oo-oo-oo) (dickey-doo-oo-oo-oo)
(dickey-doo-oo-oo) (locka-day-ay)
How the time flies
When I'm near you
When I'm near you
How the ti-i-i-ime flies
(How the ti-ime flies …. 1958
James Tommasin
I loved this one when I was 17, and I still do at 78. How the time flies.
SandraJo Rabideaux
Same here. Wish I could still dance to these great songs from the 50s.
June Evans
It's that sexy saxophone it helps make this song along of course with his Style
Sharon Allen
@SandraJo Rabideaux ppl love
Cary Wing
72 and o how I remember.,.
Cary Wing
Ain't it something how music affects our lives
Ronald Reed
In the middle of the night this was going through my head..i hadn't heard this in years..Jerry is so underrated as a singer..
Danny Faragher
I bought this 45 when I was ten. It still sends me. Love the b.g. vocals. "Dickie-doo". Great sax, and the unique use of the trumpet in the final 4 of solo is a killer. As for Jerry. What a wonderful singer. He went on to have a great country career, but he was obviously influenced by R&B balladeers like Nat Cole and Ivory Joe Hunter, producing a tone in his upper range like a breathy tenor sax. The way he smoothly switches to bass is uncanny. From downbeat to the end this is one great record.
SmokeyALCO
I agree with you. The Jewels back ground sound is excellent to this tune.
RockLives4u
This song just crept into my mind. I remember it when I was but a kid. I am so happy I found it.